Networking is not even a new phrase anymore, now it is called social networking. It was done by our grandparents, it was done by our parents, and it will be done by our children in twenty years. No matter how you look at it your success in business depends on your ability to successfully network. There are basically three types of networks: office politics; random groups; and friends.
Using the friend model is the most secure network, the most dependable network, but the one that takes the longest to build. However, sometimes you can wade into a networking event, that is made up of old friends and acquaintances with a commonality –may be you all went to school together. Think about this there are hundreds of people whose service you need, or even better they need yours and you know these people but you never see them. Check into the local Rotary, your neighborhood BNI (Business Networking International) group, or even stage a community event or a school reunion using Facebook.
Get out and network … it’s much quicker and warmer than the yellow pages!
